Head of Modern Foreign Languages, Woldgate School, Pocklington, York

Closing date:26 Feb 2018

Date posted: 9 Feb 2018Start date: Required for September 2018Contract type: Full Time

Salary: MPS/ UPS plus TLR2 (£6,449)Contract term: Permanent

Woldgate School are seeking a dynamic, driven and creative Head of MFL to lead our popular and successful MFL department. You will have a passion for languages that with enthuse, engage and motivate our students. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, and well qualified teacher to further develop both classroom and leadership skills.

Ofsted describe Woldgate School as a ‘…calm and purposeful place’. It is a school with a distinct vision for education, based on shared values, where every child is known and cared for as an individual. We are a school with a positive, welcoming and warm atmosphere, in which students take pride in their school and achievements.

We are looking for an individual:

with proven experience of teaching French/Spanish at KS3 & KS4, with ability to teach KS5 an advantage

who is passionate about working in our school

whose enthusiasm and in-depth subject knowledge will inspire our students and ensure they are provided with the best educational experiences

who can positively contribute to the school, its aims and ethos

We can offer:

a professional and supportive learning environment, committed to staff development

the opportunity to make a difference

a school with a strong community ethos, situated at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds, but close to the historic City of York, Leeds and Hull

Completed applications should be forwarded to Jo Brighton, Head of Personnel & Staff Wellbeing, jbrighton@woldgate.net

Closing Date:Monday 26th February 2018

Interviews:w/c 12th March 2018

The position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Woldgate School as part of Wolds Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all out staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074. A DBS enhanced disclosure that is satisfactory to us will be a condition of employment.